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Stealth SSDR Archon SF/1 on way to UK

G-Aerosports Archon SF/1

+VIDEO This amazing looking aircraft is the G-Aerosports Archon SF/1. It’s a Single Seat Deregulated (SSDR) aircraft designed and built in Greece and it’s on its way to the UK.

https://youtu.be/V8C0T1y9_yw

Costas Lambropoulos will represent G-Aerosports in the UK and is in the process of setting up a UK company. He expects to have a demonstrator Archon SF/1 at the LAA Rally in September.

The Archon is powered by a Rotax two-stroke engine – any of the 502, 532 or 582 engines – and is constructed from aluminium. Max speed is 210km/h (113kt) and has load limits of +4/-2 g.

G-Aerosports Archon SF/1 SSDR

Archon SF/1 is all-aluminium construction, powered by a Rotax two-stroke and fits into the SSDR category.

Archon SF/1 SSDR

Cockpit of the fighter-like Archon SF/1.

Designer and builder Giorgos (George) Iliopoulos, who is president and an instructor of Florina Flying Club in northern Greece, was inspired to create the Archon SF/1 after a visit to EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh a few years ago.

The Archon SF/1 has a fighter-like twin tail and central cockpit, and that ‘stealth’ appearance. The wing and fuselage blend into each and both generate lift. There are two prototypes so far with the second one having retractable undercarriage.

A complete airframe kit is being prepared for sale, requiring about 500 hours to construct. It will come with pre-fabricated and pre-drilled panels, ready for rivetting. “Anyone with basic engineering skills can assemble it,” said Costas Lambropoulos.

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  • All American says:

    Very nice looking airplane and from the videos, it seems to be very stable. When will kits or plans be available? What will be the approximate cost? This appears to be made up of mostly flat panels, lending itself to aluminum frame and skin construction, but also composite construction. Composite panels are as light or lighter than aluminum and flat panels are easier to work on and require less time. Any plans to transition into composite versions. Any additional information on the contractible gear?

  • hello may name is nariman
    i want to buy kit Archon sf/1
    how i can buy
    thanks

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